Fig. 13.6 shows a magnetic compass. What will happen to the position of its needle if you bring a bar magnet near it? Draw a diagram to show the effect on the needle on bringing the bar magnet near it. Also draw the diagram to show the effect when the other end of the bar magnet is brought near it.

Question

Fig. 13.6 shows a magnetic compass. What will happen to the position of its needle if you bring a bar magnet near it? Draw a diagram to show the effect on the needle on bringing the bar magnet near it. Also draw the diagram to show the effect when the other end of the bar magnet is brought near it.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

As magnetic compass is made up of magnet only so it will follow the magnetic properties. When North Pole of the magnet is brought near the compass, then North Pole of the compass will deflect/repel and South Pole of the compass will be attracted to the magnet. If we bring South Pole of the magnet towards the compass then North Pole of the compass will be attracted & South Pole will be deflected.